To the Best of My Knowledge: The Roots and Future of Gospel Music
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To the Best of My Knowledge: The Roots and Future of Gospel Music
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Most Americans are familiar with such legendary gospel songs as "Take My Hand, Precious Lord," "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," and "Amazing Grace," but how much does the average American know about the history of gospel music or about its greatest stars? Music historians consider gospel music the bedrock of rock 'n' roll and other forms of American pop music. It has its origins in the spirituals sung by rural blacks during the early part of this century. Today, mainstream interest in gospel music is on the rise.
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